Job Description:

Food Hub Assistant (Part-Time, 8 Hours per Week)
Harold Hill, Havering

Are you passionate about helping people and making a difference in your local community? We’re looking for a friendly and proactive Food Hub Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our Food Hub in Harold Hill.

Working alongside the Food Hub Supervisor, you'll help deliver a welcoming and efficient service, support customers accessing affordable food, manage stock, assist with deliveries, and signpost people to additional support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome and support Food Hub customers
• Assist with food referrals and community support
• Handle, store and distribute food safely
• Support stock control, deliveries and cash handling
• Maintain accurate records and uphold health & safety standards

About You

• Experience in a customer-facing role (retail, hospitality, warehouse or similar)
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Friendly, reliable and community-focused
• Food hygiene knowledge and a full UK driving licence are desirable

Working Pattern

• Part-time, 8 hours per week
• Flexible working across Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Typical shifts: 9am to 4pm (Food Hub open 1pm to 4pm)

What We Offer

• Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Two paid volunteering days each year
• Flexible benefits and discounts scheme
• 4x salary life assurance
• Up to 10% pension contribution

Please note: Peabody does not offer sponsorship for this role. A basic DBS check is required, and the role involves manual handling and moving stock.

If you'd like to make a real difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you. Apply with your anonymised CV and supporting statement today.